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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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